Harry Truman said that if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. His dog was Feller.

Harry Truman said that if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog. His dog was Feller.

Harry Truman said that if you want a friend in Washington, get a... Photo-4123820.56078 - Houston Chronicle

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The famous portrait of then-Sen. Richard Nixon and Checkers, the adorable pup who may have saved his political career in 1952. While not officially a presidential dog, Checkers is as famous as any first dog.

The famous portrait of then-Sen. Richard Nixon and Checkers, the adorable pup who may have saved his political career in 1952. While not officially a presidential dog, Checkers is as famous as any first dog.